Newsletter: Specs Talk

04/18/2013 - 12:12pm
SPECS-ulation About the Future of Retail Real Estate

I recently attended Chain Store Age’s 49th annual Store Planning, Equipment, Construction and Facilities Services Seminars (SPECS) in Dallas, Texas.

04/18/2013 - 10:38am
Sherwin-Williams Q1 profit up; 70- to 80 stores on tap for 2013

Sherwin-Williams Co. reported a sales increase of 1.4% in the first quarter ended March 31, thanks to higher volume in the Paint Stores Group.

04/17/2013 - 1:03pm
Upscale Maryland outlet center on the boards

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers and Peterson Cos. said Wednesday that the pair will develop an upscale outlet center in Clarksburg, Md.

04/16/2013 - 4:33pm
Ikea plugs-in Maryland’s largest rooftop solar energy system

Ikea said Tuesday it has plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its distribution center in Perryville, Md.

04/16/2013 - 4:19pm
Hudson Group launches new travel retail concept

Travel retailer Hudson Group, owner of the Hudson News airport stores, said Tuesday it has launched a new retail concept called Hudson, with the first unit slated to open at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Central Terminal.

04/16/2013 - 12:41pm
Walmart unveils sustainable commitments in global meeting

In its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting on Monday, Walmart announced new commitments the retailer says will dramatically increase energy efficiency and renewables, and hasten its path toward being 100% supplied by renewable energy.

04/16/2013 - 10:36am
Build-A-Bear Workshop to open 20-25 stores in 2013

Build-A-Bear Workshop said that it will open 20 to 25 stores in 2013, all under the newly introduced store design.

04/15/2013 - 4:57pm
Renewable energy usage a competitive advantage for Walmart

Walmart is eyeing greater energy efficiency and less reliance on fossil fuels as key drivers of its low cost, low price business model.

04/15/2013 - 2:10pm
Tiffany & Co., New York City

Tiffany & Co.’s dazzling jewel box in downtown Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood captures the retailer’s signature elegant feel and heritage of craftsmanship.

04/15/2013 - 10:50am
Sony expanding retail footprint

Sony Electronics is revving up its retail expansion, opening the doors to three newly remodeled Sony Stores and several brand new Sony Gallery experiences during the past few months.

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